Notes are coming home today from our music teacher, Mrs. McKay. Her letter home explains that the 4th graders have an exciting opportunity in music class; they are going to learn how to play the recorder! It teaches music literacy, ensemble playing, solo playing, and self discipline. It can also act as "training wheels" for students who intend to play other instruments in the future. Each student will need their own recorder. Please note:
- The recorders will be kept at school
- If you would like your child to practice at home, please order 2 recorders
- Students will be allowed to bring their recorders home at the end of the year
- The best student recorders available are made by Peripole
- Peripole recorders are typically $13.50, but Mrs. McKay can get them for $6.25 (including shipping). This price includes a carrying case as well as a neck strap.
- If you already have a quality brand recorder, please have your student bring it to school ASAP
- Mrs. McKay requests that students not bring toy recorders (or those from the dollar store) as they do not have the same sound quality
- Please send $6.25 in cash or check (made out to TECS) by February 15th
- All students will need to have a recorder ordered (or bring one to school) by February 15th
- Please send payment in an envelope with the following information: Student's name, Mrs. Hadsell's name
- Payment can be delivered to the office or to the classroom